Pronunciation

/sərˈprɪzɪŋli/

Definitions

• Adverb: Expressing that something happened in an unexpected or remarkable manner. It modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverbs. For example, “He arrived surprisingly early.”

Phrases

• “Surprisingly well” indicates better than expected.
• “Surprisingly few” suggests a smaller number than anticipated.
• “Not surprisingly” implies that the outcome was expected due to prior circumstances.

Example Sentences

• “Despite the bad weather, she finished the marathon surprisingly quickly.”
• “The old man’s memory恢复 surprisingly well after the surgery.”
• “The news that they won the competition came as a surprisingly pleasant surprise.”

Synonyms

• Astonishingly
• Unbelievably
• Unexpectedly
• Remarkably
• Astonishment
• Amazement

Antonyms

• Predictably
• Expectedly
• Normally
• Naturally
• Ordinarily

Note: The last section typically lists antonyms rather than synonyms, as adverbs like “surprisingly” do not have direct opposite words that convey the same meaning but describe the opposite situation. Instead, they often contrast with words that imply predictability or routine.